The Ford Focus RS500, is being launched as the ultimate performance Ford and will provide the definitive driving experience for serious performance car enthusiasts. Making its global debut at the 2010 Leipzig Motor Show in Germany on April 9, 2010, the new model has been given the RS500 designation to highlight its strictly-limited production run of 500 individually-numbered vehicles, all of which will be offered for customers to purchase.
The Ford Focus RS500 comes in a limited edition cars produced only 500 units and will start production at Ford’s Saarlouis plant in Germany During May 2010. The new Ford Focus RS500 features a muscular 350 PS 2.5-litre 5-cylinder engine, which generates 15 per cent more power than the standard Ford Focus RS and delivers truly exhilarating performance. Preliminary performance figures for the Ford Focus RS500 indicate that it achieves 0-100km/h in 5.6 seconds, with a top speed similar to the 263 km/h in the standard RS.
Performance and sporty look that integrates into a dramatic figure with the limited edition model sports a unique matt black ‘foil’ paint finish with matching alloy wheels to deliver a powerful visual impact which is unlike any other production Ford. Each Ford Focus RS500 will carry a metal plaque on the centre console, hand-engraved with a unique identification number from 001 to 500.
The interior of Ford Focus RS500 features a special red colour scheme, notably on the stitching of the leather trim on the steering wheel, door trim and gear lever gaiter, and on the floor mats. Customers also have the option of specifying the bespoke Recaro front sports seats in full red leather, to further enhance the visual impact.
In addition to the comprehensive equipment levels on the standard Focus RS, the RS500 includes the following features as standard:
* Dual-zone automatic climate control
* Heated windscreen
* Rear parking distance sensors
* Tyre deflation detection system
* Automatic headlights and rain-sensing wipers
* Auto dimming rear-view mirror
* Ford key-free start
* Enhanced connectivity with Bluetooth®, voice control and USB port
* Sony 6-CD audio system
* Recaro sports front seats with partial leather trim
The two optional features are touchscreen DVD navigation and audio system, and the full leather Recaro front seats in red.
